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Strawberry Watermelon Bruschetta with Ricotta

This strawberry watermelon bruschetta recipe is a refreshing take on classic bruschetta by adding seasonal fruit and fresh herbs on top of crunchy homemade crostini. This recipe can also be made in 25 minutes or less and only requires 9 ingredients to prepare!
Servings: 15 crostini
Calories: 73.4kcal
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 baguette whole wheat
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup watermelon cubed
  • ½ cup strawberries thinly sliced
  • ½ lime juiced
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp mint fresh leaves, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp basil fresh leaves, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup ricotta cheese low fat

Notes

*optional to drizzle balsamic glaze on top of strawberry watermelon bruschetta but please note that most balsamic glaze varieties are higher in sugar so opt for a lower sugar option if possible.

Instructions

  • To make homemade crostini, preheat the oven to 400C. Slice baguette into ½ inch slices and layer on a prepared baking sheet and lightly brush both sides with olive oil.
    1 baguette, 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes until golden brown, carefully flipping halfway.
  • While the crostinis are in the oven, prepare bruschetta mixture by combining watermelon, strawberries, lime juice, salt, mint, and basil in a bowl. Gently toss until well combined.
    1 cup watermelon, ½ cup strawberries, ½ lime, ¼ tsp salt, 1 tbsp mint, 1 tbsp basil
  • Once the crostini are finished in the oven, allow them to cool down for 3-5 minutes.
  • Prepare strawberry watermelon bruschetta by layering about 1 tbsp of ricotta cheese on to the crostini and topping with a spoonful of the bruschetta mixture.
    3/4 cup ricotta cheese

Cooking Tips

Freshness is Key:
Choose ripe, sweet strawberries and watermelon for the best flavour. Fresh, in-season fruits work wonderfully.
Uniform Dice:
Dice the strawberries and watermelon into small, uniform pieces to ensure an even distribution of flavours in each bite.
Citrus Zest:
Add a touch of citrus zest, like lemon or orange, to the ricotta for a bright and zesty flavour.
Even Distribution:
Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over each baguette slice to ensure a balanced flavour profile.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Watermelon Bruschetta with Ricotta
Serving Size
 
1 bruschetta
Amount per Serving
Calories
73.4
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2.4
g
4
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.8
g
5
%
Cholesterol
 
3.8
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
131.2
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
57.2
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
9.8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
0.5
g
2
%
Sugar
 
1.7
g
2
%
Protein
 
3.1
g
6
%
Vitamin C
 
3.8
mg
5
%
Vitamin D
 
0.01
µg
0
%
Calcium
 
53.8
mg
5
%
Iron
 
0.7
mg
4
%
Magnesium
 
8.2
mg
2
%
Zinc
 
0.3
mg
2
%
Folic Acid
 
12.8
µg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.